This Senate resolution supports designating October 30 each year as the International Day of Political Prisoners in the United States. It condemns political imprisonment, expresses support for people jailed for peacefully expressing political or religious beliefs, and backs efforts to raise awareness and seek their release. The resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The resolution would recognize October 30 as a day of awareness and solidarity. It does not set out duties or benefits for individuals.
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The resolution states that marking the day can raise awareness of political prisoners and show solidarity with them. It supports efforts to condemn political imprisonment and seek prisoners’ release through negotiations with other countries.
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